Software update: October 21st 2015

A software update is now available that makes several adjustments to enhance the overall experience. Please start the game while your Wii U console is connected to the internet to update the software. The software version after this update will be 2.2.0, as shown in the screenshot below.

Video: Software update: October 21st 2015

Carbon Roller/Carbon Roller Deco/Splat Roller/Krak-On Splat Roller/Hero Roller Replica: adjusts the splash damage. Players can only splat their opponents in one hit with the centre of the Roller.

Video: Software update: October 21st 2015

Dynamo Roller/Gold Dynamo Roller: increases the amount of time needed before the ink begins filling after splashing the Roller from 0.83 seconds to 1.17 seconds. Adjusts the splash damage. Players can only splat their opponents in one hit if the centre of the Roller is used.

Video: Software update: October 21st 2015

E-Litre 3K/Custom E-Litre 3K/E-Litre 3K Scope/Custom E-Litre 3K Scope: the range of damage that can be done to opponents without fully charging the weapon adjusted to 40.0 – 100.0. Previously it was 40.0 – 120.0.

Video: Software update: October 21st 2015

Inkzooka: decreases the fire rate from a maximum of 0.55 seconds to 0.92 seconds.

Video: Software update: October 21st 2015

Kraken: adds a period of 0.75 seconds before players can attack again after using Kraken.

Carbon Roller/Carbon Roller Deco/Splat Roller/Krak-On Splat Roller/Hero Roller Replica: adjusts the splash damage. Players can only splat their opponents in one hit with the centre of the Roller.

Dynamo Roller/Gold Dynamo Roller: increases the amount of time needed before the ink begins filling after splashing the Roller from 0.83 seconds to 1.17 seconds. Adjusts the splash damage. Players can only splat their opponents in one hit if the centre of the Roller is used.

E-Litre 3K/Custom E-Litre 3K/E-Litre 3K Scope/Custom E-Litre 3K Scope: the range of damage that can be done to opponents without fully charging the weapon adjusted to 40.0 – 100.0. Previously it was 40.0 – 120.0.

Inkzooka: decreases the fire rate from a maximum of 0.55 seconds to 0.92 seconds.

Kraken: adds a period of 0.75 seconds before players can attack again after using Kraken.

Stage adjustments

Arowana Mall: Adjustments to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes

Kelp Dome: Small adjustments for Rainmaker mode

Flounder Heights: Adjustments to stage layout in Rainmaker mode, plus other adjustments to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes and to prevent the attachment of Suction Bombs in certain places

Hammerhead Bridge: Adjustments to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes

Effects adjustments

Visual effects for tracking the position of teammates made less visible

Battle adjustments

Bug fixes in Battle Dojo

Fixes an issue where Splash Walls do not block opponents’ bombs and Blasters

Other bug fixes

Fixes the issue where the damage stats for Splattershot Jr., Custom Splattershot Jr., N-ZAP ‘85, and N-ZAP ‘89 are displayed as higher than they actually are. This only changes the information displayed. The actual stats remain the same.

Other changes

Introduces several enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment

Additional information

This update is required in order to play online.

Downloading updates will not affect any of your saved data.

Please note: 552 MB of available storage is required to perform this software update. Depending on the Wii U hardware pack you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required. Please visit our Storage section for details about additional storage devices.